Michael O’Neill admits dual Northern Ireland-Blackburn role is impossible
Michael O’Neill says he cannot manage both Northern Ireland and Blackburn Rovers full-time after guiding the club to Championship safety.
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Fifa rules out Italy-for-Iran World Cup swap after Trump aide’s plea
Football’s world body will not draft Italy into this summer’s tournament in place of Iran, insiders say, despite a last-minute push from Donald Trump’s envoy.
From Netball Gold to Football Goals: Tracey Neville Vows to Turn Stockport County Women into a Top-Tier Force
Commonwealth Games-winning coach Tracey Neville aims to lift Stockport County Women from fourth-tier volunteers to professional WSL2 contenders within three seasons.
Arsenal must ditch ‘nick-a-win’ habit and chase big victories, says Rooney
Wayne Rooney warns Arsenal that edging 1-0 wins may cost them the title and urges Mikel Arteta to release the handbrake in the final five matches.
Blackburn Rovers Mourn Tony Parkes, 76: The Man They Called ‘Mr Rovers’
Blackburn Rovers will honour Tony Parkes at their last home match after the 76-year-old club legend passed away. Parkes served for 34 years, helped save the team from relegation and was on the 1995 Premier League-winning staff.
Lamine Yamal Ruled Out for Barcelona’s Title Run-In but Set for Spain’s World Cup Charge
Barcelona confirm teenage forward Lamine Yamal will sit out the remaining LaLiga fixtures after a hamstring tear, yet remain confident he will be fit for Spain’s World Cup opener in June.
Vancouver Whitecaps top MLS table but fight to stay alive off the pitch
League-leaders Vancouver Whitecaps shine on the field yet lose millions, face stadium chaos and an uncertain future in Canada’s biggest football city.
Freddie Woodman: From Bench to Derby Hero as Liverpool Keep Euro Dream Alive
Third-choice keeper Freddie Woodman stepped in for his first Liverpool league appearance and helped seal a dramatic 100-minute derby win that boosts Champions League hopes.
No hat-trick, no problem: the biggest scores ever shared around
From 11-0 wins to eight different scorers, we look at the matches where every goal came from a different boot and no one left with the match ball.
Eva Olid on verge of first SWPL crown as Hearts prepare for Rangers showdown
Hearts Women can edge closer to a maiden league crown when they host Rangers on Friday, in what could be departing boss Eva Olid’s final flourish.